Jana Dewhurst
Bondurant
Summary
Passionate Early Childhood Educator with strong focus on relationship building and effective communication. Committed to creating supportive learning environments that promote social and emotional growth while collaborating with parents to address developmental needs. Expertise in special needs education, ready to leverage skills to enhance learning experiences and drive collaborative growth in educational settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Johnston Community School District
Johnston, IA
08.1998 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered inclusive classroom environments promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Helped students develop self esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking skills and communication.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and address developmental concerns.
- Mentored new educators in classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Stayed abrest of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Coach
Girls on the Run
Johnston, IA
03.2014 - 05.2019
- Implemented age-appropriate training programs to enhance participants' self-esteem, character and critical life skills through team building and physical fitness.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Collaborated with parents and volunteers to create supportive environments for all program participants, enhancing overall experience.
- Facilitated team-building activities that fostered collaboration and positive relationships among participants.
- Mentored junior coaches, providing guidance on effective coaching techniques and participant engagement strategies.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback, adapting approaches to meet diverse needs and preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - TPKC With Special Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05-1995
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum planning
- Fine motor skills
- Classroom organization
- Individualized support
- Goal setting
- Special needs education
Timeline
Coach
Girls on the Run
03.2014 - 05.2019
Early Childhood Educator
Johnston Community School District
08.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Science - TPKC With Special Education
Iowa State University